Broken
Tris POV
When I woke up, it was still raining outside, the perfect time for a ride. I checked the clock. 4:30, perfect.
I got up, got dressed in a black shirt that said "Fear God Alone", black skinny jeans, and a black vest. Then I grabbed my black locket and pulled it under my shirt, so no one could see.
Then I brushed my hair and walked out of pine trees. There was a full grown forest growing, and I had built a house there with scrap wood 1/3 in.
I jumped on my motorcycle for a ride to Percy's.
I walked into his pizzeria, instantly overwhelmed by the smell of basil and tomatoes.
"Hi Perce," I said to my friend, who had grown to be like a brother to me. He was my closest friend, and the only person who knew everything about me.
"Can't sleep again?" He asked. I had been coming here often every week at 5 am for pizza, and advice.
"Yeah, I keep thinking about them." Them referred to my parents who were killed when I was 13.
I had the common sense to change my name and run, so Julia, my foster family agent, couldn't place me in a home.
"Don't worry, the nightmares will go away soon." I sure hope so. I grabbed a slice of cheese pizza and a sprite, and put the money in the counter.
We eat in silence, and at 7 I drive off to school for my first day.
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I ride in to school on my motorcycle, and when I take off my helmet, I shake out my long blond hair. Cliche, I know. But if the people at school knew the truth about me, I would be toast.
I walked over to a group of people, and a tan girl ran over to hug me. "Hi Christina!" I said to my perky friend. "Hi Six. Wanna go shopping after school? You don't have any excuses!"
"Umm, I have something after school." "What?" "Not telling." I say with a smirk.
We walk to our new lockers. "Did you hear there's a new guy coming today?" Marlene, my other friend says.
"No, what about him?" I say, while stuffing books into a powder blue locker. "His name's Four." "Four?" Christina snorted. "What's up with all the numbers for names?"
"Yes, like the number." A deep voice said behind us. "I'm Four." Oh. He had mysterious blue eyes, and I could see a small scar poking out from under his black shirt.
"Oh, you're Dauntless too!" said Marlene. She took his schedule. "It looks like you have gym next, with us."
We all walked off to gym class.
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I drove to Percy's pizzeria after school, to work my shift. This is how I pay off Percy for the money he lends me.
Suddenly, Uriah walked in. "Six, you work here?" I sighed. "Yeah, I have to pay Percy back for a HUGE favor I owe him."
He laughs. "What'd you do, rob him?" "No... But I owe him like, 2 thousand bucks." "Woah."
"Yeah. So what kind of pizza do you want?"
"Um, pepperoni with breadsticks and a dr pepper?" I rung him up on the cash register. "20.25."
I went to the back and put the pizza in the oven, then grabbed the breadsticks and soda and passed it over the counter.
"It'll be done in a minute. So, what'd you do all summer?" "Not much, I helped Zeke fix his car. My mom took me to the beach. You?" I winced when he said mom.
"Um, I read The Hunger Games and worked here." The oven dinged and I took out the pizza. "Well, I'll see you tomorrow, I guess." He said after handing me a wad of cash.
"Yeah, I guess. Bye." I sat down and waited for the next customer.
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In the morning, I woke up to a strong headache. It was 6:30 am, so I grabbed the first things I saw, a black t-shirt that had Dauntless flames on the front, and Dauntless cake on the back.
Then I put on black jeans and black sneakers. I called Percy to tell him I'm okay, and then drove off to school.
I walked into school, and found It was almost the end of second period. Great, I thought sarcastically. Great, great, great.
"Miss B-" Ms. Johanna started."Call me Six." I said firmly. "Okay. SIX. Care to explain why you're late?"
"Mm, not really." I said, staring ahead at the clock. The class laughed. The bell rung. Finally.
As I walked to the training room, a class for advanced students, I could feel a presence behind me. I turned around and was met by Four's wonderful eyes.
"Um, hi F-Four, looking for something?" I say, stuttering. "Nope, just going to my next class." He said, smiling. I turned back and walked into the room.
"Finally! Six, can you show these students what TALENT is? Asked Coach Eric. "Sure," I said, walking to the front. Four looked at me, confused.
I grabbed 3 knives and threw them straight into the middle of the wooden target.
Then I punched the punching bag so hard it fell off its hook, and finally, I ran up the wall and tackled the tackling dummy.
Then I sat down and yawned. Coach just smirked. "Today we're going to learn how to shoot a gun."
After shooting perfectly several shots, I put the gun down and walked over to Eric, who was beckoning me. Four glanced in my direction, then turned back to the target.
"Yes?" I asked. "I need to talk to you at lunch." He says, smirking.
I groaned. "Not again. I am perfectly fine with the position I hold now."
"That's what I thought. But I still need to talk to you." He said, smiling.
Class ended, and I walked into the cafeteria.
I looked around for Eric.
He was seated alone in the corner, so I walked over to him.
Christina raised an eyebrow from across the room. I ignored her.
"Hey Eric. What now?" I said, sliding into the seat across him.
He smiled. "I really think you should try the job. It pays well, and I'll help you through it."
"Eric, you know I can't. Not after what Marcus did." I winced, thinking of him.
Eric placed his hand on top of mine, and looked in my eyes.
"Just a few days. It's a great opportunity, and you could pay back your friend." He said, hopeful.
His eyes were an icy blue, that would look malicious to people who didn't know him. But I did, and to me, those eyes were warm and welcoming. He was my best friend.
I felt so safe with him. "I'll try it." I said, smiling and staring into his eyes. "Next week?" He asked. "Next week." I said, grinning uncontrollably.
I stood up, and walked to my locker.
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Christina walked over to me. "What was that about?" She said, wiggling her eyebrows.
"Nothing," I said.
"I don't believe you." She said.
Zeke came over. "Does Trissy have a little boyfriend?" He teased.
Christina laughed.
"Stop it." I tried to say seriously, but couldn't stop smiling.
"Tris, are you guys together?" Christina asked, serious now.
"No, we're just friends. He offered to help me with something, and I agreed." I said, taking out my books.
"Okay." She said, not convinced, but didn't push me any further.
We walked to class, and on the way there, I saw somebody familiar.
"Peeta!" I screamed and wrapped him in a hug. "I haven't seen you in years!" I said.
He hugged me back and said, "Tris, as much as I miss you, I have to get to class. Text me later?"
"Of course." I said, smiling. Christina looked at me smirking.
"Is HE your boyfriend?" She asked.
I rolled my eyes. "For goodness sake Christina, I don't have a boyfriend!" I said.
I left her in the hall and walked to Geometry.
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